“Substantial Time Gap and No Proof of Continuous Custody” – In a crucial pronouncement on the evidentiary value of the “last seen together” doctrine, the Delhi
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“Existence of Proceeds of Crime is a Sine Qua Non – No Nexus, No Offence Under Section 3 PMLA”, In a significant ruling on the scope
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“When Evidence Is Shaky, Conviction Cannot Stand” – High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench setting aside the conviction of a husband who had been
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“At Bail Stage, Court Only Sees Prima Facie Material – Not a Mini Trial”, In a significant ruling on the evolving jurisprudence of “rape on false
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“Law Of Limitation Is Not A Technicality – It Is Based On Public Policy”, In a firm reiteration that courts will not reward prolonged inaction, the
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"Borrower Having Accepted Contractual Terms Cannot Resile From Them Later And Claim Exemption Under MSME Code", Division Bench of the Rajasthan High Court upholding the right
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"Partial penetration of the penis within the labia majora or the vulva or pudenda, with or without the emission of semen or even an attempt at
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“Revocation Effaces the Patent Ab Initio – Expiry Is No Sanctuary”, In a significant ruling clarifying the architecture of revocation jurisprudence under the Patents Act, 1970,
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“The Victim Must Have an Unconditional Right to Prefer an Appeal — It Cannot Be Circumscribed by Any Condition Precedent”, In a significant clarification on the
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“Where Complaint Taken at Face Value Discloses No Essential Ingredients, Continuation of Proceedings is Abuse of Process” – In a pointed reminder that criminal law cannot
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“A Foreign Court Cannot Be Expected to Apply an Indian Statute Suo Motu” – On 23 February 2026, the Delhi High Court reinforcing the enforceability of
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“To Save Precious Judicial Time, Proceedings Against Absconding Accused Can Be Obliterated When Acquittal Is Inevitable”, In a significant ruling on the doctrine of parity and
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“The Limited Estate Holder Cannot Convey Any Better Title Than What She Has”, On 24 February 2026, the Andhra Pradesh High Court reaffirming foundational principles of property
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“Offences Of This Nature Are Ordinarily Committed In A Clandestine Manner… Not Openly In Electric Light Without Concealing Identity”, High Court of Judicature at Allahabad delivered
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“Whether the Victim Knew About His Marriage is a Matter of Trial – Proceedings Cannot Be Scuttled at Threshold”, On 23 February 2026, the Allahabad High Court
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“Court Is Concerned With The Decision-Making Process — Not With Re-Weighing Evidence”, In a significant pronouncement on the limits of interference in disciplinary proceedings, the Bombay
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"Patriotism Is Not Determined By A Gross Physical Act Alone", Karnataka High Court on February 21, 2026 delivered a comprehensive and definitive ruling on the essential
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“To Dismiss the Suit Solely on a Curable Procedural Defect Would Amount to Elevating Procedure Over Substance”, In a significant pronouncement reinforcing the primacy of substantive
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“Requirement Certain to Arise in Reasonably Foreseeable Future is Reasonable Requirement” – In a significant ruling under Section 13(1)(ff) of the West Bengal Premises Tenancy
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“Such a Void Decree Confers No Right, Title or Interest – Its Invalidity Can Be Set Up Whenever It Is Sought to Be Enforced”, In
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“If Dismissal Is Justified For Verbal Abuse, Physical Assault Stands On A Stronger Footing”, Supreme Court of India delivered a reportable judgment reinforcing the limits
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“Dispute Inter Se Between the Parties Has Civil Colour” – In a significant ruling underscoring the distinction between civil disputes and criminal prosecution, the Supreme
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“Interest of justice would be served by modifying the sentence… to life imprisonment for a period of twenty years without remission”, In a significant ruling
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“We Cannot Find Even a Pretense of Compliance with Statutory Timelines” – In a powerful reaffirmation of the supremacy of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code,
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“Debenture Trust Deed Cannot Be Rewritten By E-Mails”, In a strong reaffirmation of the limited scope of adjudication under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy
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“Section 152 CPC Cannot Be Used To Rewrite Compensation Under The Guise Of Clarification”, In a significant ruling clarifying the law on deduction of
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“NCLT Cannot Be Elevated To A Superior Court Exercising Judicial Review Over Sovereign Action”, In a decisive pronouncement reinforcing the constitutional discipline between special statutes, the Supreme Court
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“Anticipatory Bail Cannot Be Based On Hypothetical Fear Of Arrest”, Supreme Court of India clarified the legal position on anticipatory bail in complaint cases where the
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Supreme Court affirming the conviction of several accused under Section 135(1)(b)(i) of the Customs Act, 1962, while reducing their sentence to the period already undergone.
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"When Repeated Blows Are Inflicted On The Parietal And Temporal Regions With Lathis Resulting In Bone-Deep Lacerations, Fractures And Brain Damage — It Cannot Be
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Intention To Kill Need Not Be Proved — It Is Enough That The Accused Intended To Inflict The Specific Injury That Was Sufficient In The
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“In an Unlawful Assembly, Each Member is Equally Responsible — Individual Overt Act Not Required at Bail Stage”, On 23 February 2026, the Supreme Court
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"The Insurer Cannot Be Made Liable To Reimburse The Penalty Amount — The Employer, Because Of His Own Fault And Negligence, Will Have To Bear
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“Vacancies Mean Posts Actually Available – Not Administrative Excuses”, In a decisive ruling that finally draws the curtain on a decade-long recruitment controversy, the Supreme Court of
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"Non-Maintenance of Form F Is The Springboard For Commission of Offence of Foeticide, Not Just a Clerical Error", Today, On February 23, 2026, the Supreme Court
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"The Ratio In Ravindra Kumar Extends Only To The Illegality of The Search and Not To Automatic Quashing of The Complaint", Today, On February 23, 2026,
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The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, as updated up to 10.02.2026, mark a significant expansion of India’s regulatory framework governing
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“When a claim of a right is legal and justified, relief must follow… Balancing of equities is not to be confused with avoiding or postponing the
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“Continuation Was to Protect Public, Not to Benefit Licensees” — In a powerful reaffirmation of the binding nature of its earlier 2G verdict, the Supreme Court on
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“Possession Without Occupancy Certificate Is No Possession In The Eye Of Law”, In a significant ruling reinforcing homebuyers’ rights, the Supreme Court on 20 February
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“Substantial Time Gap and No Proof of Continuous Custody” – In a crucial pronouncement on the evidentiary value of the “last seen together” doctrine, the Delhi
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“Existence of Proceeds of Crime is a Sine Qua Non – No Nexus, No Offence Under Section 3 PMLA”, In a significant ruling on the scope
read more
“When Evidence Is Shaky, Conviction Cannot Stand” – High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench setting aside the conviction of a husband who had been
read more
“At Bail Stage, Court Only Sees Prima Facie Material – Not a Mini Trial”, In a significant ruling on the evolving jurisprudence of “rape on false
read more
“Law Of Limitation Is Not A Technicality – It Is Based On Public Policy”, In a firm reiteration that courts will not reward prolonged inaction, the
read more
"Borrower Having Accepted Contractual Terms Cannot Resile From Them Later And Claim Exemption Under MSME Code", Division Bench of the Rajasthan High Court upholding the right
read more
"Partial penetration of the penis within the labia majora or the vulva or pudenda, with or without the emission of semen or even an attempt at
read more
“Revocation Effaces the Patent Ab Initio – Expiry Is No Sanctuary”, In a significant ruling clarifying the architecture of revocation jurisprudence under the Patents Act, 1970,
read more
“The Victim Must Have an Unconditional Right to Prefer an Appeal — It Cannot Be Circumscribed by Any Condition Precedent”, In a significant clarification on the
read more
“Where Complaint Taken at Face Value Discloses No Essential Ingredients, Continuation of Proceedings is Abuse of Process” – In a pointed reminder that criminal law cannot
read more
“A Foreign Court Cannot Be Expected to Apply an Indian Statute Suo Motu” – On 23 February 2026, the Delhi High Court reinforcing the enforceability of
read more
“To Save Precious Judicial Time, Proceedings Against Absconding Accused Can Be Obliterated When Acquittal Is Inevitable”, In a significant ruling on the doctrine of parity and
read more
“The Limited Estate Holder Cannot Convey Any Better Title Than What She Has”, On 24 February 2026, the Andhra Pradesh High Court reaffirming foundational principles of property
read more
“Offences Of This Nature Are Ordinarily Committed In A Clandestine Manner… Not Openly In Electric Light Without Concealing Identity”, High Court of Judicature at Allahabad delivered
read more
“Whether the Victim Knew About His Marriage is a Matter of Trial – Proceedings Cannot Be Scuttled at Threshold”, On 23 February 2026, the Allahabad High Court
read more
“Court Is Concerned With The Decision-Making Process — Not With Re-Weighing Evidence”, In a significant pronouncement on the limits of interference in disciplinary proceedings, the Bombay
read more
"Patriotism Is Not Determined By A Gross Physical Act Alone", Karnataka High Court on February 21, 2026 delivered a comprehensive and definitive ruling on the essential
read more
“To Dismiss the Suit Solely on a Curable Procedural Defect Would Amount to Elevating Procedure Over Substance”, In a significant pronouncement reinforcing the primacy of substantive
read more
“Requirement Certain to Arise in Reasonably Foreseeable Future is Reasonable Requirement” – In a significant ruling under Section 13(1)(ff) of the West Bengal Premises Tenancy
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“Such a Void Decree Confers No Right, Title or Interest – Its Invalidity Can Be Set Up Whenever It Is Sought to Be Enforced”, In
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In the contemporary landscape of the Indian criminal justice system, DNA profiling has transitioned from a "novelty" to the "gold standard" of forensic evidence. However, for
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Possession is the law’s most practical concept. Before a court reaches the higher question—“who is the owner?”—it often asks the simpler, urgent question—“who is in possession, and
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Appreciating evidence in civil litigation requires adherence to strict principles under the Indian Evidence Act, the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), and binding judicial precedents. Courts
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In the world of law, the doctrine of Res Judicata serves as a cornerstone for upholding judicial efficiency and finality. Res judicata, meaning "a matter already judged,"
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"Copyright law, a delicate balance of protecting creativity while fostering innovation." – Indian Judiciary- Introduction: Safeguarding Creativity Through the Copyright Act
In a world
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In the Indian legal system, judgments play a crucial role in shaping jurisprudence and guiding future cases. These judgments can be classified into two primary categories: reportable and non-reportable.
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